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Posted October 8, 2012 08:14 am

Jaguars: Reviewing projections

Reviewing the five statistical projections from Sunday’s Bears-Jaguars game:

1. JAGUARS TURNOVERS

Prediction: 2

Actual number: 3

The Bears entered the game with a league-high 14 takeaways and they added three more against the Jaguars – a Blaine Gabbert fumble and two Gabbert interceptions. It was a single-game high for the Jaguars. Charles Tillman and Lance Briggs both had 36-yard interception returns for touchdowns.

2. JAGUARS SACKS

Prediction: 1

Actual number: 1

Bingo. The Jaguars broke their three-game sack-less streak in the third quarter when Austen Lane sacked Jay Cutler. That was it for the Jaguars though, who have three sacks in five games this year.

3. BRANDON MARSHALL CATCHES/YARDS

Prediction: 7 for 87

Actual number: 12 for 144

This prediction was looking pretty good at halftime, when Marshall had four catches for 44 yards. But starting with the initial drive of the third quarter, Marshall had a big second half. Included was a 24-yard touchdown catch.

4. JAGUARS FIRST QUARTER POINTS

Prediction: 3

Actual number: 0

The Jaguars remain last in the NFL with six first-quarter points. That’s all there is to write about that.

5. JUSTIN BLACKMON CATCHES/YARDS

Prediction: 8/79

Actual number: 3/40

The Jaguars’ No. 2 receiver the first four games is now their No. 1 receiver because of Laurent Robinson’s concussion. Blackmon’s day included a 19-yard reception on third down, but overall, the rookie continues to be underwhelming.